Fabulous Flatworms !!!

For this series of lows, we got to see some fabulous flatworms at our shores.

Flatworms as the name suggests, are flat and the shape are leaf-like. They are unsegmented worms and have a head end with an upper and lower surface. They can be found under rocks or in pools of water.

Flatworms are hermaphrodites. This means that they have both male and female reproductive systems. Their bodies are also soft and thus they could tear easily.

Most flatworms are carnivorous and they feed on small or tiny creatures such as worms, snail eggs or ascidians.

Here are some flatworms that we found on our shores...Aren't they pretty and cute?


This flatworm was found at Labrador. It is almost transparent and was found crawling among the rocks and look like it had just finished a meal (look carefully and you will see a lump of food at the centre).


This Oh-So-Cute guy/gal was found at Chek Jawa among the sponge cities. But this poor thing had a dent in the middle of its body. It must have regenerated some parts that were injured.


This one was encountered at Sekudu. Look at the bright orange colour! It looks like a piece of ascidians if it is still.


The id of this flatworm is Pseudobiceros gratus. It was found at Chek Jawa. Due to its dull colour, it can be easily blend in among the sand and rocks.


And this one is my favourite! Look at the colour! Isn't it beautiful? Look like wearing a summer dress with purple dots.